He was definitely considered a bow-tie wearing square in the mid 1960s thru to 1988, when he morphed and appeared leather-clad and singing his big Prince hit, Kiss. Before ultra-shrewd and ultra-able manager, Gordon Mills, discovered Tom singing in a Welsh pub in 1964, Tom wanted to be a leather-clad out and out blues singer. It was Gordon who persuaded him to sing middle of the road songs as this was where the big money was to be made.
@@stuartleggat7176 Not at all seeing how he’s “sQuArE” in the slightest and it must have been a vocal Minority as he’s always been loved greatly worldwide! Him wearing a bow tie makes him even cooler!
The comparatively minor Motown star Tom unashamedly copied vocally, was Brook Benton. Tom talks about this in some early interviews and also, in the very early and pre-star days, legend Jerry Lee Lewis was Tom's biggest influence.
So, so true, Tom has a deeper understanding of musical composition and harmony and the way he compliments gracefully despite having such a massive talent on a par with Wilson, shows he's a gentleman as well as having soul in his veins.
Sir Tom is a true gentleman. He bought me a drink on my 40th birthday in Victoria BC. His son his manager & he were at the restaurant me & my girlfriend were celebrating my birthday at. She tried to buy them a drink, but they bought one for us instead. Then we all said "good night, nice sharing the Waterclub restaurant with you" . Cool guy!
I was kid when music like this was everywhere, at that time it never occurred to me that music would never get better than this, that I was growing up in a musical golden age that would never be repeated. I was so very lucky
Just when you thought something like this might never exist, Tom Jones and Wilson Pickett sing "Hey Jude", and you thank whatever you might speak up to, that you were able to exist in the same time as this music. Powerful and maybe the only two people who could produce a version that dwarfs the Beatles
Till they got to the bar! I just read this in Tom's book. Tom complimented Pickett's solo and WP was dismissive. He implied that he'd toned the number down and he'd sold himself out by appearing on Tom's show! Then it got worse. I won't repeat what Tom said Pickett had said--but it was racial, ugly and very sad. Still--gotta love these rock and roll biographies, so interesting and historical.
@@keldraalpine7091 Read the same book, and I think I've heard Tom mention it in an interview. Not a pleasant interaction after the show to say the least. Still, watching the way Wilson tears it up, ya coulda fooled me, lol.
What really gets to me is the joy and purity they express, simply enjoying themselves without mumbojumbo, which is showbiz at its best...well done gents....
It is always amazing to watch talented people like this do what they were born to do. That was the best version of Hey Jude I have ever heard. They actualy made an iconic beatles song better...live...on stage...at the end of a medley...that's insane!
Tom invited guys most wouldn't think of. He hit em' all up to star on his TV program and they truly appeared to appreciate his openness and kindness. Tom is one of a kind... After more thought on this subject of America's Black Stars appreciating being invited on Tom's shows, and while that was most certainly true, there was great appreciation coming from Tom's side as well. He said he loved these stars as a boy and young professional. So the thought of actually performing with these stars must have bowled him over...
@@kingy002 Tom Jones/Little Richard Rock and Roll Medley from his tv show is an all time classic (along with his duet with Jerry Lee Lewis also). The man is awesome.
@Bo Bo Knows Whose black life was being harmed by Tom Jones? He was just showcasing black artists on his show who might never have gotten that much exposure otherwise. Pickett as a black man had a right to be angry, but not with a man who only treated him with respect.
Wilson Pickett was being an ass plain and simple. Tom Jones had nothing but LOVE For black artists and ALWAYS gave them the recognition openly that he felt they deserved. He showcased them regularly on his show and at that time during prime time, in those days that was a BIG DEAL. And that respect and recognition was reciprocated from black artists back to Sir Tom. Pickett was a nasty piece of work when he wanted to be and his reputation as a extremely difficult and at times confrontational person to work with was well documented. His beating at the hands of some members from the Hells Angels probably had an interesting back story which likely involved his attitude and running off at his mouth to the wrong people.
One thing I love about Tom's duets with other great artists, is that because he is so great and doesn't hold back, he pushes his partners to up their game and give it their best. The result is almost invariably magical.
I know exactly what you mean. He always supports his guests, lets them take the lead, then pushes them to their limits. He puts the music before his ego. Watch how he always watches the artist to follow their lead, and then takes it to the next level when it's his turn. Not all singers can or will do that.
This clip proves several things: soul has NO color!!. It also proves when you’re really good, u don’t need 20 dancers, pyro technics, etc, u just need pure talent! Thanks for postin a clip of 2 great singers doin what they do best: kill the crowd with raw sweaty gritty soul.
You can sing that man, soul has no colour, it's great to see two men just sing and enjoy the experience and it looked genuine, so much fuckin hate and racism nowadays
Racism is so stupid! There is only one race... HUMAN. We have pigment varieties that have very superficial differences. It's like looking at a litter of kittens and judging their worth by what color fur they have.
What a pity this show was cancelled! I thought that Sir Tom was the best show host ever the way he blended in with all the celebrity singers! I remember watching him as a teenager with my parents and four siblings! We really loved the show! Brought so much joy into our family living room during the troublesome times during the Vietnam War! Shame the other two networks had to ruin it for Sir Tome Jones.
He holds his own I'd put them on a par, check him out with stevie wonder and little Richard, it's great that we can see this stuff, thank god for the Internet
@Heir apparent Nah...He doesn't not even close. The "Gravelly voice is the soul". Tom was simply a Pop singer with a soulful sound and not a soul singer. This was nice and I'm sure people like yourself would put this in the soul category. But nope. No soul hits to speak of. This was a produced special and as good as Tom is he really couldn't handle with the likes of FULL Wilson Pickett or a Joe Ligon of the Mighty Clouds of Joy, or Dennis Edwards of the Temptations and definitely not a James Brown. Who by the way challenged him to a dance contest. Tom wouldn't do it. He didn't want that heat. When Tom Jones is on the Soul Charts with his own hits then we'll he dub him a soul brother. By the way, its not unusual (pun intended) for several of our White brothers. Hall and Oates, went to #1 with I Can't Go For That and had several "SOUL" hits. You are entitled to your opinion. Tom Jones according to reports he has sold 100 million records in his career and that puts him in the legend category. That's fine. In the 80's he tried to remake "Kiss" by Prince and its still a running joke in the Black community. As Ms Coleman said...have several seats.
Actually Tom Jones says Wilson Pickett was very rude to him after the show when they spoke, telling Tom "that was an excuse for rhythm and blues", and he also told Tom "before long we are not going to need you, We'll have our own tv shows. Very talented singer yet quite ungrateful , Jones gave him lot's of exposure and that's the thanks he got.
Not sure Tom Jones got critical acclaim for how great he was. Think he was labeled as commercial. Wilson Pickett is deservedly a legend. Which makes this an excellent video to be thoroughly enjoyed.
WOW!!!! This is just about the best TV show I've ever heard of!!!! I've seen the Tom Jones duets with - Ella Fitzgerald, Stevie Wonder, Ray Charles - and NOW Wilson Pickett!!!! What a great TV show!!!
My parents are huge fans of Tom Jones so I've seen him in Vegas 7 times as a kid growing up. He truly gives it his all each and every time he's on stage. The man is amazing!!
Tom has confessed that this was the music he truly loved. Like Elvis, he sold out and recorded pop trash to get on the charts, but Tom's first love was clearly gospel and R & B soul music. Thanks for posting this gem.
When you don't have anything respectful to write then don't write anything at all, you were not raised right, and today there are artists who collaborate with other singers from different genres that does not mean they sold their soul to the devil, it just means they want to unite the world, and bring people together. That is what music does.
I have gone speechless, how is it possible that these two people belong to mankind as I think I do? My whole being caressed and shaken in a-stand-in-applause-forever-performance.
Tom Jones's regular speaking voice in his natural welsh accent and his singing voice are so MASSIVELY different, it's insane to imagine any of his music comes from him when he's just casually speaking.
You can just see how much TJ is in heaven being able to sing with him - and so many of the other R&B/soul singers he had on as guests (which he had to fight for with the Network) - Look at how he is smiling. Man loves what he does, does it well and so much respects these amazing artists he was able to perform with - pure joy.
THIS!!! Should really have more likes. Because in one sentence you have summed up a large part of our history! Imagine if this was someone's Doctoral thesis..I would bring in a post-it-note with this sentence and the link to the performance slam it on the professor's desk, then...drop the mic (yes, I brought a mic w/me for just this purpose. I know, I'm weird) and do the Milly Roc dance out of the office, whilst rapping: "I Milly Rock on any Block" LOLOL!
Well said and very true. Pickett and Little Richard did that in their duets with Sir Tom. Black artists don't give that ultimate sign of respect for no reason unless they mean it. With Jones they definitely meant it when they uttered the words, " Sing the song son/ sir".
Music certainly doesnt discriminate but indeed unifies. Just imagine if the world went to war with music there'd be alot more lives saved. Thank you Mr Jones and Mr Pickett. Angels from heaven sent to bring peace in this world with music.
damm...you know, I'm 38 years old, but hearing those beautiful songs, sung by two talented, soulfull singers like them...makes me wonder why the hell can't we have this kind of performance, of passion, of enjoyment in music nowadays? Greetings from Brazil
It's interesting to see that the more amped up Pickett gets, Jones gets more into it and starts yelling a little louder too. You could be buried in ice and thaw out instantly with Pickett's enthusiasm.
Hey Jude: a great song remade by the Master of Soul and the Welsh Bluesman. Tom Jones' collaborations with the Motown and Stax stars highlighted and celebrated their mutual talents and their brilliant appreciation of each other. Much appreciated decades after the fact.
Wicked Pickett and Sir Tom Jones. TWO LEGENDS!!!! SUCH AN EXTRAORDINARY PERFORMANCE!!!!! Phenomenal vocalists!!!!! 🎶🎵🎼🎶🎼🎵🎼🎶🎼🎵🎼🎶🎼🎵🎼🎶🎼🎵🎼🎶🎼🎵🎼🎶🎼🎵🎼🎶🎼🎶🎙🎤 Continue to RIP Wilson Pickett⚘⚘⚘
Wilson Pickett looked he could explode anytime, and TJ rode the outer rim of his explosiveness just perfectly awesome performance by both artist. 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
Although The Welshman was, without doubt, a great blues singer, the original "blue-eyed soul" singers were Bill Medley and Bobby Hatfield, The Righteous Brothers. "Georgie Woods, a Philadelphia radio DJ, is thought to have coined the term "blue-eyed soul" in 1964, initially to describe The Righteous Brothers, then white artists in general who received airplay on rhythm and blues radio stations."
I remember a newspaper article from around 50 years ago, that was about an 80 year old in an eastern European country like Bulgaria or Romania, who had been caught shoplifting a vinyl record of Tom's. She said she couldnt help it, that Tom's voice and singing sent shivers of ecstasy thru her old bones...
Holy cow…this IS Soul! Both of them have their melodic screams down to a science and both of their voices are rich, full throated and unmistakable. I’ve never seen this tv clip before. It’s so gratifying, given today’s music, to witness two TRUE talents both playing off the other…and lettin’ it all hang out! It simply doesn’t get any better than this.
ΑΥΤΟ ΑΚΡΙΒΩΣ ΕΙΝΑΙ ΑΥΤΟ ΠΟΥ ΣΧΟΛΙΑΣΑ ΣΤΑ ΠΡΟΣΦΑΤΑ ΣΧΟΛΙΑ ΜΟΥ ΣΤΙΣ 22/08/2020 ΑΓΑΠΗΤΕ ΦΙΛΕ that's exactly what I am talking about in my recent comments . YOU ARE TELLING NOTHING BUT THE TRUTH MY DEAR FRIEND ! [22/08/2020 ΩΡΑ ΕΛΛΑΔΟΣ 14:30 ΚΑΛΟ ΚΑΙ ΕΥΛΟΓΗΜΕΝΟ ΜΕΣΗΜΕΡΑΚΙ Have a good and blessed noon ]
Now that is a team up, Tom Jones and Wilson Pickett, their voices compliment each other this is more evident when they sing "He Jude", they put some good Soul into Hey Jude.
WOW WOW WOW!!!!! How cool is Sir Tom Jones! What a performance by both men. Honestly smiling like you wouldn't know. 22:44pm here in Dubai and my neighbours can hear this soul show being pumped through my sound bar 🤣 love this so much.
Pure magic when two amazing voices manage to craft a Beatles song into something extraordinarily soulful with skill and panache. Thank you Lord for giving us the Beatles for their songs, for giving Wilson his soul and for giving us Tom, he IS THE VOICE.
@@erichnussbaum of course the original is great. I love the energy of tom Jones and Wilson Pickett. When I was in the Philippines, this market girl was singing this song and I was listening. When she stopped I continued and we sang at least half of the song together 😁
This certainly proves that soul has no colour. i wish they had tv like this again. This is why we use to enjoy sitting around with family and watching the television. talent like this .no bad language,or provocative dancing, just pure entertainment.
Everyone thought Tom was square but he ALWAYS brought the best and most creative artists on his show. Everyone who loved music respected him.
Lol who EVER thought that was Tom Jones was EVER “sQuaRe” at all? Not seeing how that was possible as he was universally loved by everyone!
He was definitely considered a bow-tie wearing square in the mid 1960s thru to 1988, when he morphed and appeared leather-clad and singing his big Prince hit, Kiss.
Before ultra-shrewd and ultra-able manager, Gordon Mills, discovered Tom singing in a Welsh pub in 1964, Tom wanted to be a leather-clad out and out blues singer. It was Gordon who persuaded him to sing middle of the road songs as this was where the big money was to be made.
@@stuartleggat7176 Not at all seeing how he’s “sQuArE” in the slightest and it must have been a vocal Minority as he’s always been loved greatly worldwide! Him wearing a bow tie makes him even cooler!
Who's "everyone"? Tom wouldn't have known a square if he'd tripped over one. He took no prisoners from day one and never looked back
@@Gadget-WalkmenExactly. Square and Tom were never in the same orbit😂
It is my understanding that Wilson Pickett was Tom Jones' idol and inspiration. That makes this a very special moment in the careers of both men.
Now that's cool!
The comparatively minor Motown star Tom unashamedly copied vocally, was Brook Benton. Tom talks about this in some early interviews and also, in the very early and pre-star days, legend Jerry Lee Lewis was Tom's biggest influence.
This was fantastic. Pure talent and entertainment ❤
I think I heard him say Jerry Lee Lewis was the guy he looked up to
Suits, corded microphones, real band and no auto tune. Geez. Raw and incredible talent. Yeh, I’m showin’ my age and proudly so 😃
Plus, they so classy. That's all gone too.
Couldn’t agree more👏👏😘
Yeah, that band is killing it!
Same here
Live band , live singers , no lipsynching, no auto tune. Pure talent.
So amazing
I wanna see today's "Stars" who can sing like these two *LEGENDS!* 😂
Awesome duo.
These 2 can really dig it.
Don't forget impeccably dressed!!!
Tom knows how to blend with the best of them . He doesn't try to upstage anyone and just naturally blends.
So, so true, Tom has a deeper understanding of musical composition and harmony and the way he compliments gracefully despite having such a massive talent on a par with Wilson, shows he's a gentleman as well as having soul in his veins.
They both are having such a good time, I can't stop grinning, or dancing! My ass just won't stay in the chair when these men are laying down the soul!
Great comment man! perfectly put!
Maravilhoso maravilhoso maravilhoso
Maravilhoso maravilhoso Teresa Brasil São paulo maravilhoso
Who can give a “thumb down” to this outstanding and memorable duo ???
It has been a perfect playing for me having a lovely and awesome Fan like you, thanks for your love, I have you mostly to be thankful for 🎻🌹🎻
Someone tone deaf or a headbanger
My mom is 97 yrs young and still has the 🔥🔥🔥Tom Jones 🔥🔥🔥
Wow that’s good
Update. How is your mother?
Do you blame her? 😂❤
So, Tom Jones needs his own weekly tv show again where he does duets with other singers like he used to.
I needs to happen.
The older I get the more I realize how damn good was and is Sir Thomas Jones. Just superb 👍
Amen!
Mark Kingston just brilliant mate. When he sings never gonna fall in love again it gives me goose bumps. He is what Elvis should have been.
Agreed!
Mark Kingston yes I know they were good friends and admired each other’s talents.
me too
Tom Jones is so respectful to the other artists. I always enjoy seeing him perform with other great artists! ♥️
🌹🌹
Sir Tom is a true gentleman. He bought me a drink on my 40th birthday in Victoria BC. His son his manager & he were at the restaurant me & my girlfriend were celebrating my birthday at. She tried to buy them a drink, but they bought one for us instead. Then we all said "good night, nice sharing the Waterclub restaurant with you" . Cool guy!
Stop showing off. I got on the stage with Tom. My sisters were going to kill me up and down. Did I care? Nope. Me and Sir Tom are like that. XXXXX
The phrase "My brother from another mother." comes to mind when I watch this video. They are so good together.
They don’t make TV shows like this anymore, shame
Yeah, shame...
@Benny Hill good taste bro⚡⚡⚡
Now we have the masked singer🙄
This and The Johnny Cash Show. Music Gold!
They don't make anything good anymore...like the 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s....
This is the very definition of absolute cool
Amen!!! I have loved R'n'B, Blues, Rock 'n Roll and Soul Music since I was a kid. I'm 71 and still listening and loving it all!!!❤❤❤❤
I’m 72, a cowboy, and when I play old R&B, Soul music on the juke box at Waffle House I always get the eye and a big thank you for the great music👍🤠
I'm 76 in a couple of weeks. Yes, it is great dancing music. Thank you...
Amen
What a pair. What amazing talent
You can tell Wilson Pickett sings with passion, natural and beautiful. May his soul rest in peace.
I was kid when music like this was everywhere, at that time it never occurred to me that music would never get better than this, that I was growing up in a musical golden age that would never be repeated.
I was so very lucky
All true, my friend.
Who else could switch lead and backup vocals with Wilson Pickett? Two class acts bringing the best out in each other.
This show should not have been canceled. It's a true treasure!
Thank you
Just when you thought something like this might never exist, Tom Jones and Wilson Pickett sing "Hey Jude", and you thank whatever you might speak up to, that you were able to exist in the same time as this music. Powerful and maybe the only two people who could produce a version that dwarfs the Beatles
Tom looks like he's just grooving with Wilson. It looks genuinely joyous and magical. Oh to sing like these lads, what a gift!
Thank you for the beautiful comment 🌹🌹
Of course they were grooving. It's so evident. I loce it.
Probably the best version of Hey Jude I've ever heard
Absolutely! Almost prefer it to the original; I was almost crying with happiness!
To me this is the 2nd best, the best one is the one with the Duane Allman guitar solo
Yes it is the best version!👍
Let’s not take the piss now
They both do their own versions seperately. And they're both fantastic; look them up! Better than the original.
Tom Jones can sing anything with anyone and make it all better.
Sir Tom is one of the most humble, polite and versatile artistes in the world..
Талантище !!! Просто все великолепно и неповторимо !!! Браво !!! Яркий артист ,любишь таких ,! Пластичный ,нежный ,милый !
Now that is what I call singing! Two true masters!
Hipnóticos, cuesta dormirse después..
magnifique
One Master and that's Wilson Pickett!!!
They were having a ball together, authentic and smooth.
Till they got to the bar! I just read this in Tom's book. Tom complimented Pickett's solo and WP was dismissive. He implied that he'd toned the number down and he'd sold himself out by appearing on Tom's show! Then it got worse. I won't repeat what Tom said Pickett had said--but it was racial, ugly and very sad. Still--gotta love these rock and roll biographies, so interesting and historical.
@@keldraalpine7091 Read the same book, and I think I've heard Tom mention it in an interview. Not a pleasant interaction after the show to say the least. Still, watching the way Wilson tears it up, ya coulda fooled me, lol.
Oh! Yeaaah!
@Bo Bo Knows What was the truth?
@@keldraalpine7091 lol
Makes you glad to be alive, so you can dance around the kitchen to this awesome medley from two greats. Dinner can wait!!😂
Tom adds some grit to voice here, Wilson is just plain gritty 24/7. #1 soul man.
Two amazing singers just killing it.
It just doesn't get any better, how could it ? So far I've listened to this 3 times in a row tonight . They look good and sound even better .
What really gets to me is the joy and purity they express, simply enjoying themselves without mumbojumbo, which is showbiz at its best...well done gents....
Truth Indeed
They're both so clearly loving this duet, inspiring each other to push even harder. I noticed that happened a lot with Tom and the guests on his show.
"Sing your song, son." I felt that.
Toooo true!!!
music is life.
What a gorgeous woman you are.
Momma I am in love...
@@72vince27 lol, chill
So much soul it's unbelievable! Tom can sing with anyone, he just harmonizes!
It has been a perfect playing for me having a lovely and awesome Fan like you, thanks for your love, I have you mostly to be thankful for 🎻🌹🎻
@@tomjonesprivate4520 iyhhigyuiuiuiuiuiiyiyiuyyigi
ESE TOM.. FUE UN HOMBRE MUY BUENMOZO.. SIEMPRE ME GUSTO.!!!
So true! Could you imagine trying to hang with Wilson Picket on a soul medley? Crazy!
It is always amazing to watch talented people like this do what they were born to do. That was the best version of Hey Jude I have ever heard. They actualy made an iconic beatles song better...live...on stage...at the end of a medley...that's insane!
I just love what they're wearing. I wish male singers could look like these two now, especially like Wilson Pickett. Voice and style, off the chain.
It was normal back then when on stage or a TV show. All family entertainment.
Tom invited guys most wouldn't think of. He hit em' all up to star on his TV program and they truly appeared to appreciate his openness and kindness. Tom is one of a kind... After more thought on this subject of America's Black Stars appreciating being invited on Tom's shows, and while that was most certainly true, there was great appreciation coming from Tom's side as well. He said he loved these stars as a boy and young professional. So the thought of actually performing with these stars must have bowled him over...
goofydog2 the best !!
Tom DEFINES "being comfortable in your own skin."
Love him on The Voice UK, he has mellowed like a gud Welch wine!😊
@@kingy002 well said...
@@kingy002 Tom Jones/Little Richard Rock and Roll Medley from his tv show is an all time classic (along with his duet with Jerry Lee Lewis also). The man is awesome.
These 2 gentlemen ... i have no words, sooo fantastic!
@Bo Bo Knows Whose black life was being harmed by Tom Jones? He was just showcasing black artists on his show who might never have gotten that much exposure otherwise. Pickett as a black man had a right to be angry, but not with a man who only treated him with respect.
Wilson Pickett was being an ass plain and simple. Tom Jones had nothing but LOVE For black artists and ALWAYS gave them the recognition openly that he felt they deserved. He showcased them regularly on his show and at that time during prime time, in those days that was a BIG DEAL. And that respect and recognition was reciprocated from black artists back to Sir Tom.
Pickett was a nasty piece of work when he wanted to be and his reputation as a extremely difficult and at times confrontational person to work with was well documented. His beating at the hands of some members from the Hells Angels probably had an interesting back story which likely involved his attitude and running off at his mouth to the wrong people.
Here's a word incredible
The story of Wilson recording "Hey Jude" at Muscle Shoals is one of the best in rock n roll history!
One thing I love about Tom's duets with other great artists, is that because he is so great and doesn't hold back, he pushes his partners to up their game and give it their best. The result is almost invariably magical.
I know exactly what you mean. He always supports his guests, lets them take the lead, then pushes them to their limits. He puts the music before his ego. Watch how he always watches the artist to follow their lead, and then takes it to the next level when it's his turn. Not all singers can or will do that.
This clip proves several things: soul has NO color!!. It also proves when you’re really good, u don’t need 20 dancers, pyro technics, etc, u just need pure talent! Thanks for postin a clip of 2 great singers doin what they do best: kill the crowd with raw sweaty gritty soul.
soulman2000 Those props are done so that you are covering for a no talent singer!
Wow! I like that ! You are sooooul right !
@@DanielRamos-wx4vw Thank you.
You can sing that man, soul has no colour, it's great to see two men just sing and enjoy the experience and it looked genuine, so much fuckin hate and racism nowadays
Racism is so stupid! There is only one race... HUMAN. We have pigment varieties that have very superficial differences. It's like looking at a litter of kittens and judging their worth by what color fur they have.
What a pity this show was cancelled! I thought that Sir Tom was the best show host ever the way he blended in with all the celebrity singers! I remember watching him as a teenager with my parents and four siblings! We really loved the show! Brought so much joy into our family living room during the troublesome times during the Vietnam War! Shame the other two networks had to ruin it for Sir Tome Jones.
the wicked Pickett is gone but Sir Jones still with us and doing great long live Tom
He's here. XXXXX. Big Jim Sullivan on the guitar Amazing.
Wilson Picketts scream is awesome
Wilson Pickett was a great music soul singer died at the age of 64. Tom Jones had a great enthusiastic show which I watch regularly.
This duet is on another level.
Soul brothers......aint nothing to do with colour, only the colour in their entertainment and vocals. Outta this 2020 world.
Can't believe he's 80. If you look back at who he's sung with it amazing ❤
Just like wine 🍷 😊 keep enjoying while it last 🌸
Check out the video when Janis Joplin was a guest. He didn't know what to make of her- because Janis was Janis- but he hung right with her.
84 this year actually….. and he is still on TV
He's 84 in early June...
Tom does not embarrass himself side by side with one of the greatest soul singers of all time...Wicked Pickett
He holds his own I'd put them on a par, check him out with stevie wonder and little Richard, it's great that we can see this stuff, thank god for the Internet
@Heir apparent no he does not. Have several seats
Otis Redding était le plus grand
Wilson Pickett was a HUGE racist... trust me....he hated Tom Jones...
@Heir apparent Nah...He doesn't not even close. The "Gravelly voice is the soul". Tom was simply a Pop singer with a soulful sound and not a soul singer. This was nice and I'm sure people like yourself would put this in the soul category. But nope. No soul hits to speak of. This was a produced special and as good as Tom is he really couldn't handle with the likes of FULL Wilson Pickett or a Joe Ligon of the Mighty Clouds of Joy, or Dennis Edwards of the Temptations and definitely not a James Brown. Who by the way challenged him to a dance contest. Tom wouldn't do it. He didn't want that heat. When Tom Jones is on the Soul Charts with his own hits then we'll he dub him a soul brother. By the way, its not unusual (pun intended) for several of our White brothers. Hall and Oates, went to #1 with I Can't Go For That and had several "SOUL" hits. You are entitled to your opinion. Tom Jones according to reports he has sold 100 million records in his career and that puts him in the legend category. That's fine. In the 80's he tried to remake "Kiss" by Prince and its still a running joke in the Black community. As Ms Coleman said...have several seats.
Those two looked like they were having fun, Wilson looks like he was a fun guy to be around
Actually Tom Jones says Wilson Pickett was very rude to him after the show when they spoke, telling Tom "that was an excuse for rhythm and blues", and he also told Tom "before long we are not going to need you, We'll have our own tv shows. Very talented singer yet quite ungrateful , Jones gave him lot's of exposure and that's the thanks he got.
I haven't seen tom get out wailed like this before. Pure melodic texture from Wilson Picket like an nasty fuzz guitar. Brilliant.
Not sure Tom Jones got critical acclaim for how great he was. Think he was labeled as commercial. Wilson Pickett is deservedly a legend. Which makes this an excellent video to be thoroughly enjoyed.
WOW!!!! This is just about the best TV show I've ever heard of!!!! I've seen the Tom Jones duets with - Ella Fitzgerald, Stevie Wonder, Ray Charles - and NOW Wilson Pickett!!!! What a great TV show!!!
That voice!! Wilson Pickett is the soul brother. Tom is at that level but Wilsons husky vocals is amazing.
My parents are huge fans of Tom Jones so I've seen him in Vegas 7 times as a kid growing up. He truly gives it his all each and every time he's on stage. The man is amazing!!
Tom has confessed that this was the music he truly loved. Like Elvis, he sold out and recorded pop trash to get on the charts, but Tom's first love was clearly gospel and R & B soul music. Thanks for posting this gem.
Sexbomb gets a nod 😅
History only repeating itself
I love Tom Jones and E!vis! I wish they could have done a show together. They both loved the same music!
When you don't have anything respectful to write then don't write anything at all, you were not raised right, and today there are artists who collaborate with other singers from different genres that does not mean they sold their soul to the devil, it just means they want to unite the world, and bring people together. That is what music does.
You are a control freak, these artists don't need your permission to collaborate
I have gone speechless, how is it possible that these two people belong to mankind as I think I do? My whole being caressed and shaken in a-stand-in-applause-forever-performance.
They look like they were have the best time singing together. Pickett I think was impressed that Tom Jones was able to hang with him on vocals.
I love how Wilson Picket is genuinely fascinated by the Soulfulness of this Welsh singer.
Tom Jones's regular speaking voice in his natural welsh accent and his singing voice are so MASSIVELY different, it's insane to imagine any of his music comes from him when he's just casually speaking.
You can just see how much TJ is in heaven being able to sing with him - and so many of the other R&B/soul singers he had on as guests (which he had to fight for with the Network) - Look at how he is smiling. Man loves what he does, does it well and so much respects these amazing artists he was able to perform with - pure joy.
Tom Jones is the best at anything he does. Today he is that same classy and handsome man he always was. And that voice. He is it.❤❤
Hi love ❤️
When a black man tells you "Take your time" or "Sing your song son".. that's respect and giving props. Tom Jones is laying it down too.
It's a pity Wilson didn't maintain that respect after the performance.
THIS!!! Should really have more likes. Because in one sentence you have summed up a large part of our history! Imagine if this was someone's Doctoral thesis..I would bring in a post-it-note with this sentence and the link to the performance slam it on the professor's desk, then...drop the mic (yes, I brought a mic w/me for just this purpose. I know, I'm weird) and do the Milly Roc dance out of the office, whilst rapping: "I Milly Rock on any Block" LOLOL!
@@danieldickson8591 True from what I have heard
@@carolyndarley1045 LOL!! Hilarious!
Well said and very true.
Pickett and Little Richard did that in their duets with Sir Tom. Black artists don't give that ultimate sign of respect for no reason unless they mean it. With Jones they definitely meant it when they uttered the words, " Sing the song son/ sir".
Music certainly doesnt discriminate but indeed unifies. Just imagine if the world went to war with music there'd be alot more lives saved. Thank you Mr Jones and Mr Pickett. Angels from heaven sent to bring peace in this world with music.
And you can tell that they both enjoy performing together, soo much talent; pure joy! Love them!
damm...you know, I'm 38 years old, but hearing those beautiful songs, sung by two talented, soulfull singers like them...makes me wonder why the hell can't we have this kind of performance, of passion, of enjoyment in music nowadays? Greetings from Brazil
The so called Music Industry these days don't want ant more talent anymore. Horrible. SMH
That man can SANG!! I NEVER REALIZED HOW GOOD HE WAS UNTIL RECENTLY. HE DIDN'T NEED THE RIGHT PANTS AND PERSONA...HE HAD AND STILL HAS The voice!!!
It's interesting to see that the more amped up Pickett gets, Jones gets more into it and starts yelling a little louder too. You could be buried in ice and thaw out instantly with Pickett's enthusiasm.
Hey Jude: a great song remade by the Master of Soul and the Welsh Bluesman. Tom Jones' collaborations with the Motown and Stax stars highlighted and celebrated their mutual talents and their brilliant appreciation of each other. Much appreciated decades after the fact.
I was 3 when this was recorded. 50 years later he’s still just as majestic on The Voice as he ever was. I salute you Sir!
I was 3 back then too. I miss the 1970s music and entertainment.
Wicked Pickett and Sir Tom Jones. TWO LEGENDS!!!! SUCH AN EXTRAORDINARY PERFORMANCE!!!!! Phenomenal vocalists!!!!! 🎶🎵🎼🎶🎼🎵🎼🎶🎼🎵🎼🎶🎼🎵🎼🎶🎼🎵🎼🎶🎼🎵🎼🎶🎼🎵🎼🎶🎼🎶🎙🎤 Continue to RIP Wilson Pickett⚘⚘⚘
Wilson Pickett looked he could explode anytime, and TJ rode the outer rim of his explosiveness just perfectly awesome performance by both artist. 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
Tom Jones, nothing to envy from any singer. Great voice it just flows naturally. With any singer, any genre, the best of the best, even to this day!
Pure naked talent. I think these guys set the bar to high for what was to come.
@@kingy002 LOL
"Hey Jude" with soul. Brings back memories. Love it.
The pipes on both men are a gift to all of us listening from the Lord above!! God bless TJ & WP...
God thank you for the gift of Wilson Pickett. That voice and energy can raise anyones spirit. Rip brother.
tom jones was the original "blue-eyed soul singer"
Him & Dusty Springfield
What about Joe Cocker?
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Him too
audi presley Elvis was bigger than all blue-eyed soul thing.
Although The Welshman was, without doubt, a great blues singer, the original "blue-eyed soul" singers were Bill Medley and Bobby Hatfield, The Righteous Brothers. "Georgie Woods, a Philadelphia radio DJ, is thought to have coined the term "blue-eyed soul" in 1964, initially to describe The Righteous Brothers, then white artists in general who received airplay on rhythm and blues radio stations."
Watching these two together makes me think of all that is still good in the world. One world, one love ❤️
This is so good, I almost passed out watching it.
I remember a newspaper article from around 50 years ago, that was about an 80 year old in an eastern European country like Bulgaria or Romania, who had been caught shoplifting a vinyl record of Tom's. She said she couldnt help it, that Tom's voice and singing sent shivers of ecstasy thru her old bones...
Holy cow…this IS Soul! Both of them have their melodic screams down to a science and both of their voices are rich, full throated and unmistakable. I’ve never seen this tv clip before. It’s so gratifying, given today’s music, to witness two TRUE talents both playing off the other…and lettin’ it all hang out! It simply doesn’t get any better than this.
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oh oui j'approuve tout ce que vous avez dit, talent, beauté, sympathie, quelle époque!
Yes :/ !
I've never heard this performance.. and it sounds as fresh as it did back then...unbelievable
Two amazingly talented men. Incredible.
Now that is a team up, Tom Jones and Wilson Pickett, their voices compliment each other this is more evident when they sing "He Jude", they put some good Soul into Hey Jude.
Oh yea
Tom jones is my favorite singer
That's when Tom HAD to unbutton his collar and loosen his tie @ 3:52 mark!
No disrespect to the Beatles....but I can JAM off of this rendition of Hey Jude.
Not a fan of the Beatles, but I do like this rendition.
This is insanely good, 30 years older than me but holy crap it gets me going!
How is this not the best collaboration ever? The songs, the voices, the chemistry and the best version of 'hey jude' ever..
WOW WOW WOW!!!!! How cool is Sir Tom Jones! What a performance by both men. Honestly smiling like you wouldn't know. 22:44pm here in Dubai and my neighbours can hear this soul show being pumped through my sound bar 🤣 love this so much.
I have no expression... because my face has melted off from all the soul and funk in this performance... fantastic!
Pure magic when two amazing voices manage to craft a Beatles song into something extraordinarily soulful with skill and panache. Thank you Lord for giving us the Beatles for their songs, for giving Wilson his soul and for giving us Tom, he IS THE VOICE.
I loved this show in 1970. Wouldn’t miss it.
Wilson Pickett is so understated. One of the greats.
This is the best version of hey Jude ever!!
And to have thought all this time that Hey Jude could not be made better!?!
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@@erichnussbaum of course the original is great. I love the energy of tom Jones and Wilson Pickett.
When I was in the Philippines, this market girl was singing this song and I was listening. When she stopped I continued and we sang at least half of the song together 😁
Yes!!!
No!!!
Tom is a class act. Talent respects talent. He didn't try to outsing his guests, he was just natural.
This was one epic soulful moment without lip syncing.
Just great to see two men enjoying themselves and sharing their wonderful voices.
2 very handsome & talented men
I was thinking the same. So handsome.
These 2 are so great they could've had their own tv detective series. What a double act!
As a massive soul fan, this gives me tingles ,wow
Tom Jones doesn't take others space it seems to be a very nice and polite guy !! Love him
Wilson Pickett is the real deal.
Jan 2020 was...the soulful "Wicked" Pickett passed a few years ago. He made Hey Jude his own @4min.
Both have SOUL and RHYTHM in their bones...unequalled ❤❤❤
Now this ladies and gentlemen is what you call true music
This certainly proves that soul has no colour. i wish they had tv like this again. This is why we use to enjoy sitting around with family and watching the television. talent like this .no bad language,or provocative dancing, just pure entertainment.
Just wonderful amen